Hiring to Build a Team
Hiring to build a team can feel like trying to fit some very different pieces into a puzzle to which you’re not sure they all belong. Here are some tips to help you assemble a team that’s more than just the sum of its parts.
If you’re
Why Managers Should Quit Hiring People Like Themselves
It can be all-too tempting to hire people who are mirror-images of ourselves, both in terms of professional experience and personalities. There are good reasons, however, why you might want to consider some candidates who won’t be mistaken for your doppelgangers.
It’s a well-known phenomenon, albeit one many
Landing Your First Accounting or Finance Job
For new graduates, landing that first job can be a challenge, especially in these uncertain times. Here are some tips for rookie accountants looking for their first opportunity.
There’s been a lot of bad press about the job market in recent years. The situation is improving, of course, but
The Top Reasons Why New Hires Fail
One in four new hires leave before their second year on the job. Here are some of the reasons why new hires fail.
Deciding Between Job Offers
Everyone enjoys being wanted – but hates having to choose. Here are some tips and considerations to bear in mind when you’re trying to decide between competing job offers.
So congratulations are in order. You’ve emerged from the heap of job applications, survived your latest round of interviews, and
Questions to Avoid in a Job Interview
Where job interviews are concerned, some questions are not only better left unanswered – they shouldn’t be raised at all. Here are some things you don’t want to ask during an interview.
In a job interview, the questions you ask can be nearly as important as the answers you
How to Answer Questions about Salary Expectations
Everyone knows that money talks – but talking about money? That can make even the most confident, qualified candidate squirm in their seat or look for an exit. Here’s how you should answer questions about your salary expectations.
“So what kind of salary are you expecting?” Is there a single
Reasons Online Job Boards Face Extinction
Traditional job boards are reeling, as candidates, recruiters, and employers increasingly turn to social networkings sites like LinkedIn. Here are some reasons why traditional job boards are going the way of the dinosaur.
Technology moves fast. It pays little respect for tradition, riding roughshod over the past and present. The
5 Questions to Ask at a Finance or Accounting Job Interview
In an interview, the questions you ask are often as important as the answers you give. Here are some questions you will want to prepare for the next time you sit down with an potential employer.
You’ve heard it before: to succeed in a job interview, you need to
How to Write a Great Thank You Note
“Sorry seems to be the hardest word,” according to Elton John – but “thank you” probably runs a close second. Here are some tips for writing a thank-you note that will help your cause.
So, apart from the anxiety you had to endure while on the hotseat, you’ve emerged from
Streamline Your Social Media Hiring Practices
If you’re in the business of hiring—whether you’re a human resource professional or a hiring manager—social media is likely your number one tool for scouting prospective employees and connecting with candidates.
And yet, using social media to hire is no easy task. With people increasingly using
Dressing for a Finance Interview
So you’ve jumped through the preliminary hoops and impressed—on paper, at least— the powers that be enough to bag a job interview. Now for the hard part: not only are you facing tremendous pressure to be charming, competent and utterly on in the flesh, you’re also expected